Cruelty-Free & Vegan Makeup Brands
I admire those that choose a vegan diet. I’ve made a few attempts at cutting out all animal products but felt overwhelmed with information, my food options were super limited or my body felt weak. [If anyone has any suggestions to transition, please let me know!] Based on my limited experience, it takes a lot of discipline, planning and knowledge of what animal products are in food. However, whether you are vegan or not, consider choosing cruelty-free or vegan in other aspects in your life like in the makeup that you wear for example. This, for me, is a much easier transition!
Do you believe that no cruelty-free and vegan makeup brands exist? That is definitely wrong because there are actually numerous brands that offer their products at good prices. These brands are widely available over the web or at brick-and-mortar drugstores and cosmetics shops. The following companies are some leading cruelty-free makeup brands that are currently available. I also highlight their vegan collections and products.
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KVD Vegan Beauty is a highly versatile makeup line founded by Kat Von D, a famous American tattoo artist, model and entrepreneur. Now, the company is owned by Kendo Brands. Starting with just 4 lipsticks in 2008, KVD Vegan Beauty is now a full fledged 100% vegan beauty line. In fact, they have worked to replace all the animal products (even insects) with plant alternatives. Beeswax, a common ingredient in mascara is replaced with plant-based fats in their KVDVB Go Big or Go Home Vegan Mascara. Their Tattoo Liner was awarded their Allure’s Best in Beauty 2018 winner to help with that perfect cat eye look.
Products are fairly priced and high quality. They offer a wide selection of makeup for lips, eyes and face with a variety of colors from nudes and neutrals to colorful and bold items. KVD Beauty also makes charitable donations to animal advocacy organizations.
Product overview: 100% Vegan
I bought these Pure Bamboo Makeup Brush Set a few years ago and just realized that they’re vegan! What a happy coincidence! The brushes in this 7-piece set are super soft and handles are durable, light and smooth. It also comes in a convenient compact travel pouch. I highly recommend!
SHANY Cosmetics Pure Bamboo Makeup Brushes
SHANY Cosmetics is 100% cruelty-free and has a great selection of makeup at affordable prices. In fact, they “believe that everyone deserves to get that exclusive, fresh off the runway look – one that’s made with the highest quality ingredients and industry practices, but at a fraction of the cost.” Their products can be used by professional makeup artists as well as beginners alike. This Vegan Vibes Only - 12 pc Liquid Lipstick Set would make a great gift…or you can be greedy and keep it all for yourself! This cute, pink 3-in-1 Faux Leather Makeup Bag Set is made with vegan leather.
Product overview: 100% Cruelty-Free, Some vegan products
SHANY Cosmetics Pure Bamboo Makeup Brush Set
This brand, founded by entrepreneur Anastasia Soare, specializes in brow products. When you have eyebrows that are difficult to color match or fill out, rest assured that Anastasia Beverly Hills can offer you something that you will surely love.
This brand also offers a complete cruelty-free makeup line and some products are vegan including brow pencils, brow pomade, gels, lipsticks, lip glosses, powders and blushes which not only give you a polished look but also animal-friendly too.
Product overview: 100% Cruelty-Free, Some vegan products
Luxurious and high quality makeup is what you can expect with Hourglass. All of their products are cruelty-free and come in beautiful packaging. Hourglass also offers a vegan makeup collection. Within their vegan line, their Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 32 shades is a bestseller while their Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray, Arch Brow Pencil and Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick have all won Allure’s Best in Beauty Product Awards. Hourglass’s collection of brushes is guaranteed vegan and are made Taklon, a synthetic fiber.
Another fact to note: 1% of all profits from hourglasscosmetics.com are donated to the Non-Human Rights Project.
Product overview: 100% Cruelty-Free, Some vegan products, Pledging to be 100% vegan soon
Urban Decay has been marketing itself as edgy and bold, yet they also have a number of staple products and neutrals. Their vegan and cruelty free line offers shimmery eye-shadow shades, face and lip products. The All Nighter Setting Spray is the number one setting spray suitable for oily skin and has also won Allure’s Best in Beauty Product award in 2019. Urban Decay’s website offers virtual try-on.
Product overview: 100% Cruelty-Free, Some vegan products
Illamasqua is all about self-expression by the art of makeup. In fact, their mission is “…to empower all with the confidence to express their true self.” Illamasqua’s collection provides rich pigments and bold colors, yet most of their products are perfect for those who love a more natural look. Many of their offerings are solid when it comes to quality. The entire makeup collection is 100% cruelty-free but they also have a vegan collection with foundations, powders, eyeliners, eyeshadows, lipsticks and blush. Their makeup brushes and collection of false eyelashes are vegan as well.
Product overview: 100% Cruelty-Free, Some vegan products
These makeup companies are a testament that you can look good and feel good too! You may find some other brands of makeup products that offer 100% cruelty-free and vegan-friendly products. If you do, please let me know. I’d love to learn about more companies choosing to offer products that are beautiful while being kind to animals!
““The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but rather, Can they suffer?” ”
